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Winter Wonderland

Looking for some amazing holiday lights displays this season? Look no further than these iconic Orange County holiday events!

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Investments in Opportunity Zones

By reinvesting capital gains into a Qualified Opportunity Fund, investors can delay paying federal taxes on the gains until December 31, 2026. Furthermore, holding the investment in the fund for a minimum of ten years results in the elimination of federal capital gains taxes on any future gains. This long-term commitment can yield substantial tax savings for investors in Opportunity Zones. Contact me to learn more about the Opportunity Zones in Orange County.

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VE Flood Zone Amendment in Newport Beach

The city of Newport Beach implemented new FEMA Flood Insurance Maps on March 21, 2019, which now designate a Special Flood Hazard Area (VE Zone) along Balboa Peninsula. This newly designated VE Zone encompasses 166 properties on West Ocean Front, spanning from 24th Street to 48th Street. Within the affected properties, any new construction must implement elevated structures to lift the structure’s first floor three to five feet to comply with FEMA design criteria.

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NEM 3.0 - What does it mean for you?

California is implementing new solar net metering guidelines that will result in a significant reduction in compensation rates for new solar customers (by about 75 percent). Home owners have until April 14, 2023, to submit a completed application and secure NEM 2.0 rates for 20 years.

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April Market Update

With today’s higher mortgage rate environment, nobody anticipated buyer bidding wars, but due to extremely low inventory that is exactly what is happening.

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Renting vs Owning

Buying a home for the first time can be one of life's more daunting experiences. If you have been debating about whether or not you should continue to rent or take the plunge and buy a home, here are a few facts to consider when weighing your options.

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